Table I.
Cognitive domain | Test description | 2001 | 2003 | 2012 |
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Visuospatial abilities | Copy two figures* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Visual memory | Recall figures* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Verbal learning memory | Repeat eight word list during three trials | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Verbal recall memory | Free recall of eight word list | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Visual scanning | Visual scan of stimuli embedded | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Orientation | Day, month, year | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Verbal fluency | Animals in 60 seconds | ✓ | ||
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Numeracy | Time counting backwards 20 to 0 | ✓ |
In 2012, only one figure had to be copied and recalled